903 commercial aircraft deliveries were recorded between January and August 2026, marking the highest year-to-date total since 2018. Deliveries in August reached their second-highest level in eight years despite a modest year-on-year decline, says Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
Bodo Philipp, CEO of MHP Consulting UK, a Porsche-owned global management and IT consulting firm, explores how aerospace manufacturers can turn AI investment into measurable, scalable business value through a structured five-stage approach that aligns use-case selection with culture, processes and technology
Dr Joe Leader, global CEO of APEX, discusses the strong market for seatback IFE today, and the huge revenue potential that creates for airlines. And APEX data shows that the opportunities presented by seatback IFE are about to surge
The peak summer travel season is a mostly positive story for air travel according to IATA. Overall growth of 0.2% in July was achieved despite year-on-year collective declines by carriers in North America and the Middle East. Notably, traffic through the Gulf hubs continues its recovery trajectory
More than five times as many aircraft were ordered in July 2026 compared to July 2025, and the global commercial aircraft backlog has now surpassed 17,000 aircraft for the first time, according to Kevin Craven, chief executive of ADS
Following reports of a fake cabin wi-fi network being available to join on a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta, information security expert Aras Nazarovas considers the risks such ‘evil twin’ networks may pose, and what people who have logged on to such networks should know
The EMEA VIP charter market entered summer more slowly than expected, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup pulling football-related demand toward North America and fuel volatility adding further pressure. Demand is now picking up, notes Marton Modis from KlasJet
The first four days of Farnborough International Airshow in the UK saw 353 firm aircraft orders and 904 firm engine orders announced, adding £10.8 billion to UK economy alone
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, forecasts up to 875 commercial aircraft orders and commitments being announced at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, as airlines accelerate fleet renewal plans and race for dwindling delivery slots
The first six months of 2026 saw impressive numbers of aircraft deliveries, as well as a record order backlog that is likely to grow at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, finds Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
